299th Reflection💬

“Long-lasting poverty, who cares❓”

The patient and mighty Lord.

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18/09/2023 (Mon) 07:31 The Japan Society of Hong Kong, Class 2A, WhatsApp Group

Classmate A said, “Good morning, everybody! I had a COVID test this morning. The two lines came finally. I needed help in recording the teacher’s instructions once again.”

Classmate B said, “Good morning, everybody. I’m not feeling well today. I can’t attend the class today.”

Classmate C said, “I can help with the recording. No problem.”

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I said, “Let me ask too.”

Another me said, “For what?”

I said, “I’d like to ask my classmate if she can help me with the recording.”

Another me said, “No problem, she said already.” 

I said, “But I needed help every lesson.”

Another me said, “Why?”

I said, “I have a class in HKAPA at 1 p.m. But my Japanese class is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. So I have to leave at 12 p.m.”

Another me said, “So what to do with the Japanese class from 12 to 1?”

I said, “That’s why I’m asking my classmate if she can help with the recording every lesson.”

Another me said, “No, of course. Self-study.”

I said, “If I could have studied it on my own, I wouldn’t have paid for the class.”

Another me said, “Change to another class.”

I said, “I’ve tried this before but I find myself the most receptive to the way the teacher of class 2A and I’m the most energetic in morning classes. I’d better ask my classmate for help.”

Another me said, “It is not ok. You aren’t asking for help for one or two times but every lesson. Long-lasting poverty, who cares?”

I said, “The Lord hasn’t rejected me yet. How dare you say no before the Lord? I am not asking you but my classmate.”

Another me said, “I want to do you some good. I don’t want you to turn out to be a lemon.”

I said, “I’m scared of sour taste. If you are, get back home.”

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18/09/2023 (Mon) 07:31 The Japan Society of Hong Kong, Class 2A, WhatsApp Group

I explained to my classmate my situation and needs.

I said, “Shall we make recording from 12 to 1 p.m. for me every lesson?”

Classmate C said, “I can help you with the recording. No problem.”

I said, “Thank you.”

Classmate C said, “But you need to ask the teacher for permission first.”

I said, “Yes.”

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18/09/2023 (Mon) 10:30 The Japan Society of Hong Kong, Class 2A, WhatsApp Group

I explained to the teacher my situation and needs.

Teacher said, “I got your situation.”

I said, “May I make recording of your teaching from 12 to 1 pm?”

Teacher said, “Yes.”

Classmate C said, “Alright, so I’ll help you with the recording then.”

I said, “Thank you.”

Classmate C said, “May I have your email?”

I said, “My email?”

Classmate C said, “Yes, the recordings will be uploaded to the Google Drive. You can download them there.”

I said, “Get it.”

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Another me said, “Recording every lesson. This is mad. Who will help?”

I said, “What? The classmate that helps me is normal.”

Another me said, “Even you, one in long-lasting poverty can be helped?”

I said, “With the teacher’s permission, classmate’s agreement, a smartphone and a Google drive, care is possible.”

Another me said, “Who is patient and capable enough to call every Monday morning your teacher and classmate to offer care to you, such a long-lasting poverty?”

I said, “No doubt it’s the Lord. If you don’t believe, take a look at the Google Drive. If it isn’t the Lord, who else can it be? Is it you, the impatient and incapable?”